Moss Airport, Rygge (ENRY)
Medium airport · Oslo, Østfold, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Moss Airport, Rygge |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENRY |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°22'44" E 10°47'8" 59.37882, 10.78544 |
| Location | Oslo, Østfold, Norway |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,012 ft (2442 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moss Airport, Rygge at a glance
Moss Airport, Rygge is a medium airport in Oslo, Østfold, Norway. The field elevation of 174 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENRY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,012 ft (2442 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENRY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Moss Airport, Rygge
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | ENTO | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Skien Airport | ENSN | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Notodden Airport | ENNO | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport | ENGM | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Karlstad Airport | ESOK | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moss Airport, Rygge
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 174 ft field elevation of Moss Airport, Rygge can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 43 airports and airfields we list for Norway — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Moss Airport, Rygge
What is the ICAO code of Moss Airport, Rygge?
The ICAO identifier of Moss Airport, Rygge is ENRY, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moss Airport, Rygge above sea level?
Moss Airport, Rygge sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moss Airport, Rygge located?
The airport lies at 59.3788, 10.7854 — in Oslo, Østfold, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sandefjord Airport, Torp, about 37 km away.
Does ENRY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENRY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Moss Airport, Rygge?
Moss Airport, Rygge has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,012 ft (2442 m) with a ASP surface.